Overview
- The Department of Homeland Security’s termination of Haitian Temporary Protected Status is scheduled to take effect Feb. 3 unless a federal court issues a stay, affecting roughly 330,000 people who would also lose work authorization.
- U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes is expected to rule around Feb. 2 on a request to pause the expiration, a decision that could temporarily keep protections in place.
- An internal message from Springfield’s school superintendent cited signals of a post‑expiration enforcement window of at least 30 days and a list of existing removal orders, while state officials said they have received no formal federal confirmation of any operation.
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the state is preparing for possible federal actions, expects ICE to follow Ohio law‑enforcement protocols, and has discussed coordination with local agencies, noting concerns about public safety after deadly incidents in Minneapolis.
- Faith and community groups are organizing church‑run hubs, guardianship plans, rapid‑response trainings and support networks to protect children and families, warning of potential arrests, detentions, family separations and local economic disruption if TPS ends.